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Tens of thousands take to the streets of Paris for Pride
Paris Mayor Emmanuel Grégoire, who leaded the march through the capital, highlighted some of the threats that the LGBTQ+ community is still facing, saying, "LGBTQIA+ venues are still being threatened, attacked, discriminated against, and subjected to violence and intimidation."
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Two underage migrants stabbed in Ceuta as tensions rise
Two migrant children were stabbed in a knife attack in Ceuta, while health authorities have found high levels of bacteria in the water at Trampolín beach, near a migrant camp. The migration crisis is forcing some people to sleep in garages, vehicles and on rooftops.
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Sánchez begins reflection on early election as protesters call for general strike
Spanish Prime Minister will decide this weekend whether to call early elections after his two housing decrees were rejected, as housing activists prepare fresh protests and consider a general strike as the next step.
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Spanish lawmakers reject government housing measure amid protests
Spanish Congress rejects two key housing measures aimed at quelling public uproar over housing affordability. The bills' rejection after last-minute talks leaves Pedro Sánchez's government without two key housing measures and exposes its struggle to win support in Congress.
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T-shirts not winter coats: What a warm October reveals about winter
At the start of October, temperatures of up to 25C give parts of Europe a last taste of late summer. Yet, according to an old farmers' rule, a warm autumn can herald a severe winter. What do the statistics and meteorologists say?
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Hungary and Ukraine close in on deal over ethnic Hungarian rights
Kyiv will propose a new law on minority education rights, with a vote expected in October. Budapest has blocked EU accession talks until Ukraine adopts the laws agreed under an 11-point plan on Hungarians in Transcarpathia.
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Meloni asks Brussels for fiscal leeway as energy shock squeezes Italy
Italian prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is urging the European Commission again to relax the EU's fiscal rules, saying that higher inflation due to soaring energy prices is squeezing households and businesses, according to a letter seen by Euronews.
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EU holds crisis meeting as US pressure mounts to release emergency oil
EU countries and the European Commission are holding talks on Friday that could pave the way for a new emergency oil reserves release, as pressure from Washington mounts. Energy Commissioner Dan Jørgensen told Euronews a fresh emergency release is "a possibility".
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Greece pitches suspending EU right to asylum during migration crises
A special regime would be activated in case of a rapid increase in arrivals and migrants flows used as a hybrid threat by third countries. Several EU governments seem open to the proposal, which could feature in the Commission’s new Emergency Response.
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Greece urges EU to loosen fiscal rules as energy crisis deepens
High energy prices and military escalation at energy facilities in the Middle East prompted Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis to ask Brussels for greater fiscal flexibility. Greece has the largest debt among EU countries and is heading to polls in 2027.
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Lost in translation: Montenegro's EU accession faces language barrier
Montenegro may not be able to accurately translate all EU laws in time for accession, so the European Commission is currently weighing options for a derogation, including allowing Podgorica to use an existing EU language to fill the gaps. Croatian would be the most obvious choice.
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Kubilius: EU response to Russian hybrid attacks must hurt Moscow
The European Commissioner for Defence tells Euronews that the EU must sharpen its response to a growing spate of hybrid attacks attributed to Moscow, while rejecting those who say it's time to engage the Kremlin in diplomacy.
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Belgian minister warns Europe: Everything has to go faster on defence
Belgian Defence Minister Theo Francken told the Euronews Defence Summit in Brussels that Europe faces a “dark winter” of Russian hybrid attacks and urgently needs stronger air defences, describing Russia as the biggest threat to Belgium’s security.
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No energy shortages, but a painful winter looms for Europe
Europe needs to protect consumers from another energy price shock while making fossil fuels less central to the economy. Emergency measures can soften the immediate blow, but Brussels is warning governments not to let short-term subsidies or tax decisions undermine the green transition.
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Pressure grows within EPP to expel Vučić’s SNS party
The EU’s largest political family linked the participation of senior Serbian officials at Mladić’s funeral to its ongoing scrutiny of the Serbian Progressive Party, which could ultimately lead to its suspension or expulsion from the EPP.
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Magyar's 'Operation Purge' takes shape with high level detentions
Prime Minister Péter Magyar’s “Operation Purge” has entered a new phase with the detention of two former ministers. Holding officials from the Orbán era to account was a central campaign pledge, and Magyar says the drive will now accelerate. Fidesz has denounced the effort as political revenge.
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EPP backs suspension of asylum rights in response to ‘hybrid attacks’
The European People’s Party wants to allow migrants to be returned without their asylum claims being individually assessed in cases of “hybrid attacks” by third countries targeting an EU border, a controversial proposal likely to trigger political opposition.
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National Rally's Bardella denies report he made antisemitic remarks
Bardella called the allegations "blatant fabrications." He said: "I formally refute the accusations levelled against me by Mediapart, which attribute to me delusional and antisemitic remarks that I allegedly made whilst I was a minor."
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Macron urges Europe to resist the ‘return of nationalisms’
French President Emmanuel Macron has called on Europe to rediscover the “courage” of its founders and resist what he described as a return to nationalisms. He was speaking in Metz during a meeting on European integration and peace attended by Pope Leo XIV.
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Sunday elections in Krakow yield two rival candidates for mayor
In May, a grassroots initiative in Krakow led to a referendum that ousted the then mayor, Aleksander Miszalski which set a nationwide precedent. On Sunday, Krakow voted again and it is now clear who will face off in the second round.
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Macron 'rearranges his schedule' to attend Pope Leo XIV's mass in Metz
In a last-minute schedule shift, French President Emmanuel Macron has decided to attend the concluding mass of Pope Leo XIV's four-day visit to France before officially escorting the pontiff at his departure ceremony.
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Protesters camp in Madrid as housing crisis sparks anger
Protesters have been camping in central Madrid for a second day, calling on Spain’s government to take action over the country’s housing crisis. The demonstration was sparked by the eviction of an 87-year-old woman from her lifelong home.
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Worshippers react to Pope Leo XIV’s Mass in Lourdes
Pope Leo XIV celebrates Mass in Lourdes during his four-day visit to France. Worshippers describe the occasion as emotional and unforgettable, with some saying the Pope’s presence offers a rare opportunity for those unable to travel to meet him.
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Sánchez vows housing decree amid outrage over Maricarmen eviction
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has pledged to approve a housing decree on Tuesday following the eviction of 87-year-old Maricarmen from her home of 70 years, as protesters camp in Madrid's Puerta del Sol demanding stronger protections against evictions.
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EU tells capitals to cut gas demand amid rising supply concerns
Although the EU is not facing immediate gas shortages, Energy Commissioner Jørgensen warned capitals that soaring prices driven by rising global demand could lead to shortages as winter approaches, according to a letter seen by Euronews.
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Madrid protests for 87-year-old Maricarmen and housing ends in sit in
Around 150 tents now occupy Madrid's Puerta del Sol after Saturday's protest over 87-year-old Maricarmen's eviction. Protesters, mobilised by the Tenants' Union, demand a housing decree on Tuesday: "Either rentierism falls or the government".
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"Respectable women in long skirts": Tajani under fire for his remark
Italian Foreign Minister Tajani sparked outrage after saying he prefers 'respectable' women in long skirts. Opposition women senators donned skirts in protest, and memes of the minister spread well beyond Italy on social networks.
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Behind the scenes: summit row and oil deal test Hungary-Ukraine ties
A dispute over Hungary’s role in Ukraine’s Carpathian Eight summit and the disclosure of an oil-storage deal between MOL and Naftogaz have further strained ties between Budapest and Kyiv, as a separate row over minority rights continues to hold up Ukraine’s EU accession talks.
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Watch: Pope Leo XIV warns AI could threaten humanity in ‘paradise of machines’
Pope Leo XIV has warned against losing humanity in a “paradise of machines” as artificial intelligence increasingly shapes daily life. During his first papal visit to France, he called for greater ethical discernment and for keeping human beings at the centre of AI discussions.
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EU countries agree to release long-stalled €6.6bn in Ukraine aid
The decision to release €6.6 billion through the European Peace Facility comes at a critical juncture for Ukraine, which is grappling with a significant shortfall in its Ministry of Defence budget that could jeopardize drone deliveries.
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Rising fuel costs squeeze rural businesses in France
Soaring fuel and heating oil prices are putting pressure on businesses and households in rural France, where many people rely on cars and oil heating. Bakers and a food truck owner in northern France say rising energy costs are cutting into their earnings and making everyday life harder.
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Macron denies CIA warned France of Russian drone attack
French President Emmanuel Macron denied CIA warnings of a possible Russian drone operation targeting southern Europe and pledged to send "military assets" to "protect" the Yanbu site, a key component of Saudi Arabia's energy infrastructure.
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Rutte says Putin is in a 'bad place' as he reassures NATO allies
NATO chief Mark Rutte said the alliance was prepared to respond to Russian hybrid attacks against European countries following fresh warnings from Danish intelligence. Meanwhile, US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth urged European allies to take greater responsibility for their own defence.
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Ukrainian suspect arrested after fatal stabbing at Polish abbey
A knife attack at a Catholic abbey in Poland left one person dead and four others injured. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned the attack as a "horrific crime" and called for the perpetrator to be held accountable.
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France’s €1 student meals put pressure on canteens
France’s new €1 university meal scheme has attracted large numbers of students, with long queues reported at canteens in Paris. While some students welcome the cheaper meals, staff warn that the extra demand is putting pressure on space, equipment and staffing.
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EU countries push back against Brussels power tariff rules
European Union governments are pushing back against a Brussels drive to reshape electricity network costs, watering down plans for coordinated tariffs as the fight over the bloc’s expensive and congested power grids becomes increasingly political.
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Euroviews. Europe’s payment sovereignty problem is not what we think
Europe's payment sovereignty problem is not what we think, writes Joachim Wuermeling, a former regulator at the European Central Bank (ECB). The real exposure is not the card in your pocket, but the currency behind it. Europe must strengthen the euro’s international role.
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Euroviews. Europe's security and prosperity start before people reach its borders
Europe is looking in the wrong direction, writes Jean-Nicolas Beuze, UNHCR Representative to the EU, in an Euronews opinion piece. Europe cannot prevent every conflict or stop every person moving, but it can help shape their future closer to home.
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EU Commission poised to back Albania's 2027 accession deadline
The Commission is set to formally back Albania's 2027 accession deadline in a new roadmap, which is also due to include a list of key deliverables Tirana will have to prioritise to complete the process by the end of next year.
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Azerbaijan pardons France's Martin Ryan following Usmanov's delisting
Azerbaijan's President Aliyev pardoned French citizen Martin Ryan, jailed for espionage, as part of a deal in which France secured Usmanov's removal from the EU's Russia sanctions list. Ryan is expected to fly to Paris on Wednesday.
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Von der Leyen says Hungary 'strengthened rule of law'
The European Commission has unlocked €4.2 billion in cohesion funds for Hungary and reopened Erasmus+ and Horizon Europe access, after PM Péter Magyar's government met EU rule-of-law conditions. Brussels froze the funds in 2022 over corruption and procurement concerns under the Orbán government.
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Trump signs Greenland deal allowing US to expand military presence
The agreement will enable the US to expand its military presence on Greenland through the modernisation and enlargement of its current Pituffik Space Base and the establishment of new defence areas at Narsarsuaq and Mestersvig.
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EU budget talks face deadlock despite push for year-end deal
Member states have spent months reiterating their negotiating positions, fuelling frustration within EU institutions that are pushing for faster progress. Reaching an agreement only in December would mean that negotiations remain largely deadlocked until the final stage.
